Scientific Name
Liquidambar styraciflua

Common Name
Sweetgum

Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; dry to moist soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Pyramidal in youth; upright; semi-conical to spreading with age
Height: 60 to 100'
Width: 50 to 75'
Leaf: Star shaped leaves with 5 to 7 lobes; yellow, orange, scarlet, purple fall color
Flower/Fruit: Insignificant flowers; spiny fruit
Comments: Fruit is a litter problem in lawn areas; seeds eaten by birds
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